Volkswagen Camper van
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 139 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
139
Best Year
1990 (78%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Camper van
The Volkswagen Camper van has been tested 139 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1990 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and electric.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 51 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 70%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 139,376 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 44,159 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Camper van is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Camper van by Year
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